Doug Meis, one of a trio of local musicians killed in a horrific car crash a few years ago, was an incredibly gifted artist and beautiful person. In a testament to his memory one of the bands he played drums in, Exo, will be reuniting for a one-time only show at Schubas this Sunday and all proceeds will go to benefit the Doug Meis Gifted Artists of Tomorrow Fund. more ›

Jeanette Sliwinski, who killed local musicians Michael Dahlquist, John Glick, and Doug Meis, has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. We've already put in more than our two cents on this issue, but suffice it to say that we think this sentence is pitiful. more ›

The Sun-Times asks what we hope is a rhetorical question on the cover of today's edition; "How do you punish somebody for being so senseless?" The question was actually asked by Paul Dahlquist, father of one of three musicians brutally murdered* by Jeanette Sliwinski almost 2 1/2 years ago. She attempted to kill herself by slamming her car into a vehicle carrying Michael Dahlquist, John Glick, and Doug Meis while the three were out on a lunch break. more ›

Yesterday brought us news that Moussaoui is eligible for the death penalty, but today in a short blurb in the Tribune we learn that Jeanette Sliwinski will not face the death penalty for her alleged suicide attempt where she crashed her car at 70 mph into a stopped car in Skokie killing three local musicians, Michael Dahlquist, John Glick and Douglas Meis, who were on their lunch break. more ›

While many say Intonation Fest was a victory for the local music scene, it can't quite make up for the loss suffered last week with the murder of three local musicians. Michael Dahlquist from Silkworm, John Glick from The Returnables and Doug Meis from The Dials and Exo were killed in a car accident on Thursday afternoon. Police say Jeanette Sliwinski tried to kill herself by intentionally crashing her car into the vehicle occupied by the three men. Prosecutors say she may face the death penalty. A statement released by her lawyer on Saturday said she was sorry and asked for forgiveness. Well, fuck you Jeanette. more ›